¶ These are the distinguishing features of the bodily form of Jesus Christ OurLord.

¶ It is recorded in the ancient history of Rome regarding Jesus Christ that he wasof the race of true prophets, that he was moderately tall in stature and fair inappearance. He had an honorable face, so that those who saw him were able to loveand revere him. He had hair the color of a walnut, that is to say, somewhat red,curling downward from the ears, somewhat yellow and gleaming, and hanging tothe shoulders. He had a Greek nose in the Nazarene manner, a forehead smoothand fine, a face without wrinkle or blemish, reddish in color, which endowed himwith great beauty. Neither his nose nor his mouth had anything that might becriticized. A beard | he had, youthful yet full, the color of his hair, not long butforked at the chin; a look innocent and mature; eyes black and sparkling. Whenreproaching, he was fearsome; when admonishing, sweet and amiable. He wasmoderately happy. He cried sometimes, laughed never. His bodily stature was trulystraight, arms and hands delightful to behold. His voice was mature, temperate and pleasant, and wise. Truly spoke the prophet David: “Thou art beautiful beyond the sons of men” [Psalm 44:3]. |

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